6.1 State and explain the requirements that an individual must fulfil to be admitted as an
attorney? (5 marks)
6.2 State and explain the requirements that an individual must fulfil to be admitted as an
advocate? (5 marks)
6.3 State the different occupations that exist in the legal profession. (5 marks)
6.1 To be admitted as an attorney, an individual must typically fulfill the following requirements:
1. Completion of a law degree from a recognized and accredited institution.
2. Passing the bar exam in the jurisdiction where they wish to practice law.
3. Completion of a period of supervised practice, also known as articles of clerkship or training contract.
4. Good character and fitness to practice law, which may involve a background check and submission of references.
5. Compliance with any additional requirements set by the specific jurisdiction or bar association.
6.2 To be admitted as an advocate, an individual must typically fulfill the following requirements:
1. Completion of a law degree from a recognized and accredited institution.
2. Passing the bar exam specifically for advocates, which may be different from the exam for attorneys.
3. Completion of a period of practical training under the supervision of a practicing advocate.
4. Good character and fitness to practice law.
5. Compliance with any additional requirements set by the specific jurisdiction or bar association for advocates.
6.3 The legal profession encompasses a wide range of occupations, including but not limited to:
1. Attorneys: Lawyers who provide legal advice and represent clients in court.
2. Advocates: Lawyers who specialize in representing clients in court.
3. Judges: Preside over court proceedings and make decisions on legal matters.
4. Legal assistants: Support attorneys in various tasks such as research, drafting documents, and managing cases.
5. Legal consultants: Provide expert advice on legal matters to individuals or organizations.
6. Legal secretaries: Assist attorneys with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, and filing documents.
7. Paralegals: Assist attorneys with legal research, drafting documents, and other tasks, but are not qualified to provide legal advice.
8. Legal researchers: Conduct research on legal issues to support attorneys in building their cases.